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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1982/12/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, December 2, 1982 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building R~LC~L i i MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Moore, McCandlliss, Scott ' MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Deve10dment Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi~ator legler, Special Counsel Reed ~SO PRESENT Kitty Raso, Roland Rossmiller ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES I Member Scott noted that the motion regarding servicing of tables (Item ili 2 - Si dewal k Cafe Pol icy) on page 1 of the mi nutes of November 4, shou1 dread " . . . at all times by waiters/waitresses." ! MSUC (McCandl i ss/Moore) to approve the mi nutes of November 4 (as corre1' ted) and November 18,1982 as mailed. I ITEM ~IO. 2 - PUBLIC HEARING - BIENNIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY'S REDEVELO~MENT PROGRAMS I a. REPORT: AUDIT OF 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR b. REPORT: ANNUAL REPORT TO THE STATE , Section 33348.5 of the State Health & Safety Code (Community RedevelOjment Law) requires that the Agency hold a public hearing biennially to revie and evaluate the progress of each redevelopment project and to hear the test mony of all interested parties. No findings or audit exceptions were noted i the 1981-82 annual audits. Finally, the Agency was provided with the a nual report to be submi tted to the State in accordance wi th Secti on 33080 0 the State Code. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was dec1ared open. ' There being no testimony from the public, the hearing was closed. MarrON TO ACCEPT THE REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report. ITEM NO.3 - STATUS REPORT: PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES A status report was prepared for Agency revi ew concerni ng a mi d-contract progress report with Nuffer/Smith Associates for completion of p~b1ic relations activities begun during the first contract year which included the Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 2 - December 2,1982 establishment of a news bureau and assistance in the planning of spe~ia1 projects. Community Development al so suggests that a se1 ecti on committeE1 be appointed to review proposals for issuance of an RFP. ' Member McCand1iss commented that in light of the City Council's action, of November 18 relative to the Community Appearance Program, this item shou14 be held in abeyance until after a new City Manager is employed (or, possib1~ in si x months) and in order to better defi ne the Ci ty' s need for the pu~li c relations services. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM PENDING SELECTION OF A NEW CITY MANAGER MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to bring this item back at the convenience of the new City Manager. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: VALUE OF HOUSES ON "F" STREET PROPERTY At their meeting of November 16, the City Council requested that a report be brought back concerni ng the apprai sed val ue of the exi sti ng houses on I the "F" Street housing site. In response to Member Moore's concern, Community Development Direþtor Desrochers stated that no actual determination of value was given in I the appraisal report for the existing houses because they did not contribut~ to the highest and best use of the property. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: MUNCHNER KIND'L LANDSCAPING/LA BELLA PIZZA SIGN On November 4, the Agency requested staff revi ew the 1 and scapi ng requi rient for Munchner Kind'l with regard to planting of three trees. As a resu1 of the recent rain storms, two of the trees were destroyed (a slide present tion depi cti ng the pl acement of these trees was gi ven) , but the owner, Mrs. Rodrigues, assures staff that the trees will be replanted in p1anter~oxes to avoid future problems. At the Redevelopment Agency meeting on November 4, the Chairman commenteld on the northfacing wall sign on the La Bella Pizza Garden Restaurant building, noting that it may not be in compliance with the Owner Participation Agree~ent. Mrs. Kitty Raso, owner of La Bella Pizza Garden Restaurant, commented o~ the need for identification of her business at this location. commtnity Development Director Desrochers concurred with Mrs. Raso's request f r a permanent si gn on the northfaci ng wall. (A 51 i de presentati on depi cti ng the signage was shown.) , MOTION AUTHORIZING EXEMPTION MSUC (Scott/Moore) to authorize an exemption of the Owner Particip.tion Agreement for La Bella Pizza Garden Restaurant. Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - December 2, ]982 Further di scussi on i nvo1 ved setti ng up criteri a for si gnage; Member stott stated that these types of requests for exemption should be taken on a c se- by-case basis rather than establishing criteria. MOTION TO ALOW SIGN MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the report allowing the sign on the northfaçing wall at La Bella as installed. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPAtION AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR I THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDI NG AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF i "H" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE (This item was trailed following item 10 on the agenda.) ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 399 - AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF LOT 7 OF ~ THE TOWN CENTRE SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF C ULA VISTA Among the items necessary to accomplish financing for the Focus Area pa~ing Structure, the City must own the property which is planned for the struc ure. The subject conveyance will enable the City to sell $4,515,000 wort of Certificates of Participation. ' RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: MEMORIAL PARK FINE ARTS FEATURE On November 4, the Redevelopment Agency di scussed the fi ne arts feature I for Memorial Park. The Agency stated their preference for a water feature! and directed staff to refer the item to the Town Centre Design Review Board. ¡The Desi gn Revi ew Board consi dered the water feature and a gazebo for the rtry circle to Memorial Park and felt that the gazebo was more appropriate be ause it would be utilized as a gathering and meeting place for citizens, and ou1d have a lower maintenance cost. Member Moore commented on possible costly repercussions involved with a water feature. MOTION APPROVING WATER FEATURE MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the water feature for the entry circl~ to Memorial Park. ITEM NO.1 0 - REPORT: REIMBURSEMENT OF PLANNING EXPENSES As di rected by the Agency, an appl i cati on was submitted to the State Co~stal Commission for reimbursement of at least $30,000 of planning exper)ses. Approximately $26,000 can be directly attributed to developer benefit for engineering, economic research, tra ffi c flow and site planning. Special ...,,_.~.-_.--~----- Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - December 2, 1982 Counsel advises that the most appropri ate manner in which to obtain reimbursement of planning expenses from the landowner would be through a lien contract. Member Malcolm suggested that the developer for the Bayfront has a potential for a significant financial gain; therefore, the partnership of Santa Fe/Watt should bear a portion of the cost for the Sedway/Cooke plan. Member McCand1 i ss remarked that as was di scussed at previ ous meeti ngs, the Agency shou1 d be the 1 ead for the entire project and the cooperati on of the landowner would be welcomed. Chairman Cox concurred stating that the City is stri vi ng for a plan tha tis acceptable to other governmental, as well as quasi-governmental, bodies. Di scussi on foll owed concerni ng staff's suggesti on for reimbursement from the 1 andowner through a li en contract. Member Scott voi ced opposition towards thi s type of repayment. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MS (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report. The motion failed by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Malcolm, Moore NOES: McCand1iss, Scott, COX ABSENT: None ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 400 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF "H" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE (The Agency resumed discussion on this item at this time.) Pl ans have been submitted by representatives of the Sweetwater Authority for the construction of a one-story, 11 ,400 sq. ft. office building at "H" Street and Garrett Avenue west of the County Court complex. The Town Centre Desi gn Review Board has evaluated the proposal and recommends approval of the design concept with the following conditions: 1) the applicant comply with requirements of the City's reporting line departments; 2) the applicant contribute 1% of the project valuation to the fine arts fund required by the Town Centre Design Manual; and 3) bui 1 di ng columns will be sack-wrapped (textured). Community Development Director Desrochers commented on Section 4 of the Owner Participation Agreement relating to special assessment districts. This section provides for more parking facilities, common areas, and other public facilities that benefit real property. Mr. Roland Rossmiller, representi ng the Sweetwater Authori ty, briefly commented on Section 6 of the agreement relating to the curb cut. He requested assurance from the Agency to proceed wi th other constructi on before Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 5 - December 2, 1982 the exact 1 ocati on of the curb cut is determi ned. The City line departments have requested pl acement at Garrett Avenue, however, the County is in disagreement. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 11 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION EXPENSES FOR BAYFRONT PROPERTY (This item was trailed to the end of the meeting.) ITEM NO. 12 - REPORT: STATUS OF BAYFRONT ACTIVITIES The Environmental Impact Report for the Sammis project will be presented to the Planning Commission for public hearing on January 12. Designs and working drawings for the "E" Street median strip for the Bay Boulevard landscaping are being reevaluated by CalTrans and the Engineering Department. A redesign may be required to ensure safe traffic circulation according to Field Inspection. Gradi ng for the Tri ang1 e Park area is 80% compl ete and curb work in the same area is 90% comileted. underground electrical service and irrigation lines are being insta led. The park and landscaping project is scheduled to be completed by January 8. The Planning Commission hearing for the EIR for the Agency-Cappos land exchange will be presented to the City Council on December 14. Construction start date for Crystal T's is estimated for March 1. Finally, the Agency was provided with copies of the Precise Plan by the Port District. MOT ION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 13 - REPORT: DEBRIS IN THE BAYFRONT AREA Debri s and trash at the foot of "F" Street and along the bay side of the former Shangri-La parcel is being cleaned up by City forces with the assi stance of court referral s and "workfare" persons. The Port Di stri c't is attempti ng to mai ntai n property withi n its juri sdi cti on as well. They have done extensi ve work in areas such as the foot of "G" Street in order to remove debri s. (A sl ide presentation was narrated by Redevelopment Coordi riator Zeg1er that depicted various areas of the Bayfront, including the foot of "F" Street, Gunpowder Point, Bay Boulevard north of "E" Street, and the foot of "G" Street.) MOT ION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Di scussi on foll owed i nvol vi ng the need to fence off a certai n porti on of the affected area, the need to obtain a status report from the Port District, and the removal of the "camels" in the water. Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 6 - December 2, 1'982 MSUC (Moore/Scott) have staff review the potential and cost of fenci ng off a certain area versus the cost of removing debris. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) direct staff to contact the Port District and obtailn a status report on how they are proceeding on the request to clean up the debris. MSUC (Scott/Cox) request staff contact the Port Di stri ct concerni ng remova1i of "camels." The meeti ng was adjourned at thi s time (8:14 p.m.) to the Industri a1 Develo~ment Authority meeting and Closed Session immediately following. The Redeve opment Agency meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. ITEM NO. 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 401 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION EXPENSES FOR BAYFRONT PROPERTY (The Agency resumed discussion on this item at this time.) At their meeting of September 16, the Agency approved the expenditure of fonds for the acquisition of the Whiteman property in the Bayfront redevelopment area. Funds are necessary for thi s purpose for 1 egal counsel, court costs, and witness fees of approximately $25,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. MEMBERS' COMMENTS MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSEO SESSION MSlIC (Cox/Malcolm) to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss personnel mattel'1s. ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 p.m. to Closed Sessi on and to the mi d-month meeti ng of Thursday, December 16 at 4: 00 p.m. The Recordi ng Secretary was excused and the Executive Director reported that Closed Session ended at 9:15 p.m. AH:d1 WPC 0454H